Agape Hospice & Palliative Care Llc
Torrance, CA · Medicare-certified hospice (CCN 751693)
CMS process measure: 95.02 (state average 93.41 — above state average)
Serves: 144 ZIP codes (is yours included? →) · Phone: (213) 234-5535 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
CMS has not published a separate CAHPS star rating for Agape Hospice & Palliative Care, but 66% of family caregivers said they would definitely recommend it and 67% rated their experience a 9 or 10 out of 10. Its CMS composite process score of 95.02 is above the California state average of 93.41.
Agape Hospice & Palliative Care serves 144 ZIP codes from its Torrance, CA office in Los Angeles County.
Yes, Agape Hospice & Palliative Care LLC is Medicare-certified (CCN 751693, since 2015); the Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies eligibility.
About this hospice
Agape Hospice & Palliative Care LLC is a Medicare-certified hospice based in Torrance, California, serving Los Angeles County. It has been Medicare-certified since September 8, 2015, and is operated under an ownership category CMS lists as "Other."
According to CMS Care Compare survey data, 66% of family caregivers who responded said they would definitely recommend this hospice, and 67% rated their overall experience with the hospice a 9 or 10 out of 10. CMS has not published a distinct CAHPS star rating for this hospice, which often happens when the number of surveyed patients is small; this is not an indication of poor quality, simply a gap in published data.
On CMS's composite process measure, which reflects how consistently a hospice performs a bundle of recommended care processes, Agape scored 95.02, compared with a California state average of 93.41 — placing it above the state average. CMS also reports a care index score of 9 and notes that 22.6% of patients received visits from hospice staff in the final days of life, based on the most recently published CMS data.
Agape's service area is broad, covering 144 ZIP codes from its Torrance office. The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients; no cost details beyond that are available here. All figures above come from CMS Care Compare data and should be verified directly for the most current information.
Questions families ask
Does Medicare cover care from this hospice?
Yes. Agape Hospice & Palliative Care LLC is Medicare-certified (CCN 751693) since September 8, 2015, and the Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies eligibility.
What do family caregivers say about this hospice in the CMS survey?
In the CMS CAHPS survey, 66% of family caregivers said they would definitely recommend Agape, and 67% rated their overall experience a 9 or 10 out of 10. CMS has not published a separate star rating for this hospice, often due to a small number of surveyed patients.
How does this hospice score on CMS quality measures compared to the state average?
Agape's composite process score is 95.02, which is above the California state average of 93.41, according to CMS Care Compare data.
What areas and ZIP codes does this hospice serve?
Agape serves 144 ZIP codes from its Torrance, California office in Los Angeles County.
Tip: use our Search by ZIP Code feature to check instantly whether your ZIP is among the 144 this hospice reports serving.
Is this hospice for-profit, non-profit, or government-run — and does it matter?
CMS lists Agape's ownership type as "Other." Ownership type is one factor families sometimes consider, but CMS quality measures apply regardless of ownership category.
How long has this hospice been Medicare-certified?
Agape has been Medicare-certified since September 8, 2015.
What is the difference between hospice and palliative care?
Palliative care can be provided at any stage of a serious illness alongside curative treatment, while hospice care focuses on comfort when curative treatment is no longer the goal, typically for those with a life expectancy of six months or less. Both aim to relieve symptoms and support quality of life.
Does choosing hospice mean giving up treatment?
Choosing hospice means shifting the focus from curative treatment to comfort, symptom relief, and quality of life; it does not mean giving up care or support, just a change in the kind of care provided.
Where is hospice care provided — at home or in a facility?
The CMS data provided does not specify care settings for this hospice. Please contact Agape at (213) 234-5535 and verify details on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I start hospice care with this provider?
This information is not part of the CMS dataset. Please contact Agape at (213) 234-5535 to learn how to begin care, and verify current details on Medicare Care Compare.
What questions should I ask when choosing a hospice?
Families often ask about caregiver recommendation rates, CMS quality scores, service area, staffing availability, and how care needs are met at home or elsewhere; contacting Agape directly at (213) 234-5535 can help answer questions specific to your situation.
How do I verify this hospice on Medicare Care Compare?
You can look up Agape Hospice & Palliative Care LLC (CCN 751693) directly at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/hospice/751693?state=CA to review current CMS-published data.
Data: CMS Care Compare (Jul2026 refresh). Survey results are reported by family caregivers through the official CAHPS Hospice Survey; CMS publishes them only above response-count thresholds. Always verify current details with the hospice and Medicare before arranging care.